Sonographers NEEDED to join the NHS Professionals Bank!
We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities available for HCPC registered radiographers at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role would be within the PAH Ultrasound Department, Division C Women & Newborn.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake independently obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
* Have the ability to make clinical judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge, skills, and experience.
* Be able to interpret clinicians' requirements, to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritise requests and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring that scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
* To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the woman's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan findings using the recommended IT software.
* Be competent in the use of all the equipment in the Ultrasound department. To use initiative in adapting techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
* To contribute to the day-to-day management of the department in the absence of the department lead.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression: access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance: flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.
Opportunity & Access: over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
Must have Qualifications/Experience:
* BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification.
* A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential.
* You must be HCPC registered.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
* Weekly Payment: work this week, get paid next week.
* Flexible working options: choose the shifts/days you want to work.
* First choice of shifts at the Trust: access before they are made available to agency.
* Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go.
* Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
* Free DBS.
* Training and development opportunities: Keep up with the essentials and more.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with NHS Professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification.
* A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential.
* You must be HCPC registered.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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